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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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